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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 801.04 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 801.04 and 331.86 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 801.04 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/801.04 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 801.04 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 265,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,833.13/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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